Match report

Australia Secures Crucial Win Over Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup Qualification

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
1–2
FT
Australia
Australia
Jun 10, 2025

Australia staged a dramatic comeback to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in a World Cup Qualification Asia match on June 10, 2025. Abdulrahman Al Obud opened the scoring for Saudi Arabia in the 19th minute, but C. Metcalfe and Mitchell Duke turned the game around for Australia with goals in the 42nd and 48th minutes, respectively. The win solidifies Australia's position in the qualifying group, while Saudi Arabia faces challenges moving forward.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Saudi Arabia 1–2 Australia
  • • Abdulrahman Al Obud scored for Saudi Arabia at 19' (1-0)
  • • C. Metcalfe equalized for Australia at 42' (1-1)
  • • Mitchell Duke secured the win for Australia at 48' (1-2)
  • • Red card cancelled for A. Majrashi via VAR in the 54th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions on both sides impacted the game's momentum

Lineups

Saudi Arabia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Al Aqidi (G)
  • 2 A. Majrashi (D)
  • 4 A. Al Amri (D)
  • 14 H. Kadesh (D)
  • 13 N. Boushal (D)
  • 23 M. Kanno (M)
  • 16 Z. Al Johani (M)
  • 7 M. Al Juwayr (M)
  • 20 A. Al Oboud (F)
  • 9 F. Al Buraikan (F)
  • 10 S. Al Dawsari (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 A. M. Yousef H.
  • 22 A. Al Sanbi
  • 3 A. Madu
  • 5 H. Tambakti
  • 12 S. Abdulhamid
  • 17 M. Al Harbi
  • 6 N. Al Dawsari
  • 15 A. Al Hassan
  • 11 S. Al Shehri
  • 18 H. Al Hammami
  • 19 A. Al Hamdan
  • 8 M. Al Sahafi

Australia

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Ryan (G)
  • 3 L. Miller (D)
  • 22 J. Geria (D)
  • 2 M. Degenek (D)
  • 21 C. Burgess (D)
  • 16 A. Behich (D)
  • 6 M. Boyle (M)
  • 13 A. O'Neill (M)
  • 19 P. Yazbek (M)
  • 8 C. Metcalfe (M)
  • 15 M. Duke (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 K. Rowles
  • 5 A. Caceres
  • 7 K. Trewin
  • 9 M. Toure
  • 10 K. Bos
  • 11 B. Borrello
  • 12 P. Izzo
  • 14 R. McGree
  • 17 R. Teague
  • 18 J. Gauci
  • 20 M. Tilio
  • 23 A. Circati

Timeline

  1. Saudi Arabia
    19' Saudi Arabia Goal · Normal Goal
    Abdulrahman Al Obud
  2. Australia
    33' Australia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Boyle

    Foul

  3. Australia
    42' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Metcalfe · Assist: Mitchell Duke
  4. Saudi Arabia
    47' Saudi Arabia Card · Yellow Card
    Abdulrahman Al Obud

    Foul

  5. Australia
    48' Australia Goal · Normal Goal
    Mitchell Duke · Assist: M. Boyle
  6. Saudi Arabia
    54' Saudi Arabia Var · Red card cancelled
    A. Majrashi
  7. Saudi Arabia
    61' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Musab Al Juwayr · On: Nasser Al Dawsari
  8. Saudi Arabia
    62' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Majrashi · On: S. Abdulhamid
  9. Saudi Arabia
    62' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Abdulrahman Al Obud · On: Marwan Al Sahafi
  10. Australia
    65' Australia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mitchell Duke · On: M. Toure
  11. Australia
    66' Australia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Metcalfe · On: R. McGree
  12. Saudi Arabia
    73' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Kadesh · On: Hassan Al Tambakti
  13. Australia
    77' Australia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Yazbek · On: R. Teague
  14. Australia
    77' Australia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Boyle · On: M. Tilio
  15. Saudi Arabia
    86' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Feras Al Brikan · On: Saleh Al Shehri
  16. Australia
    90'+6 Australia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. O'Neill · On: A. Caceres

Match Stats

Stat Saudi Arabia Australia
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 88% 75%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 4
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 572 241
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 6 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 503 180
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Australia equalized in the 42nd minute with C. Metcalfe's goal, reversing the momentum and setting the stage for their victory.
  • ▸ Mitchell Duke's goal in the 48th minute sealed the comeback, overcoming Saudi Arabia's initial lead and demonstrating Australia's resilience and tactical adaptability.